Pigtail Thoracic Drain Catheter

Category

Thoracic Care Drainage

Typical Use

Provide minimally invasive pleural drainage for effusions and pneumothorax.

Description

A small bore, flexible catheter with a curled pigtail tip inserted percutaneously to drain pleural fluid or air with less discomfort and easier bedside placement compared with large bore chest tubes, often connected to a closed drainage system.